Locustwood

Locustwood Committe


About the Annual Pilgrimage

In 1932, The Locustwood Cemetery Association deeded 400 free gravesites to the American Legion, Department of New Jersey, for use by Legionnaires and their spouses. In the 87 years since then most of the 400 gravesites have been used or are reserved for use. 

As part of the transfer of gravesites, the American Legion had committed to having an annual memorial service on the first Sunday after Memorial Day.


American flag waving on a flagpole against a blue sky with clouds
A single wooden chair centered in a sparse white room with soft shadows.

Co-Chairmen

2026 Service  was held 31May2026

Some images from the 2026 Service

  • Man speaking at a wooden podium under a green canopy, with seated attendees in the background.

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  • Woman speaking at a podium outdoors, with musicians seated behind her.

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  • Man in suit and cap speaks at a podium outdoors, with musicians and a green lawn in the background

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  • People holding flags stand in a park during a public ceremony.

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  • People marching in a park, carrying flags in a small parade under trees.

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  • Two people standing by a wreath at an outdoor memorial gathering under trees

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  • People gathered outdoors at a memorial wreath-laying ceremony under trees.

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  • People placing a wreath at an outdoor memorial gathering in a shaded park

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  • People holding flags and signs line a park path during a memorial ceremony.

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